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LER 796P

1976 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 8854,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLER 796P
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 95,823 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 95,793 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering relay (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,966 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub weeping

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Swivel hub weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 94,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel hub weeping

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Swivel hub weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,489 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,965 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy near side front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

steering slightly stiff when turn wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,863 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,264 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 93,237 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel [oil leak] brake shoes contaminated (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear chassis as slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2017 92,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe as slight leak (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

all tyres front and rear perished and cracked in treads,no cords or plys showing time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2017 92,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe as slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

all tyres front and rear perished and cracked in treads,no cords or plys showing time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fanbelt damaged and worn

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,302 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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LER 796P is a 1976 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 54,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LER 796P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 50 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LER 796P?

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What year was LER 796P registered?

LER 796P is a 1976 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 May 1976.

Is LER 796P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LER 796P shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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